maintenance reset HONDA CR-V 2015 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 39, p. 40, p. 107
2 SEL/RESET knob* p. 28
Brightness control p. 39
3 Wipers/washers p. 41
4 Cruise control*/Adaptive cruise control
(ACC)* buttons p. 101, p. 102
5 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
button p. 105
6 Horn
7 Voice recognition buttons p. 74,
p. 78, p. 86
8 Audio controls p. 55
i-MID button* p. 57
9 Instrument panel p. 24
10 Information display* p. 28
Multi-Information Display (MID)* p. 29
11 INFO buttons* p. 29
SEL/RESET button* p. 29
12 Hood release handle p. 125
13 Fuel fi ll door handle p. 110
14 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 97
15 ECON button* p. 100
16 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 100
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
button* p. 104
Power tailgate button* p. 36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 115
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) button* p. 106
Heated windshield button* p. 51
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
92
567111213
1815341014
16
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 78
Pairing a Phone ............................... 80
Making a Call .................................. 81
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 83
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 84
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 84
NAVIGATION* .................................. 85
Entering a Destination ................... 88
Routing .............................................. 90
DRIVING ............................................ 92
Before Driving ................................. 92
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 94
Towing a Trailer .............................. 96
Starting to Drive .............................. 97
Braking ............................................. 99
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................. 100
Eco Assist System ......................... 100
Cruise Control* .............................. 101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ... 102
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* ... 104
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* ............................................ 105
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)* .................... 106
LaneWatch™* ............................... 107
Multi-View Rear Camera* ........... 108
Multi-View Rear Camera* ........... 109
Refueling ........................................ 110
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ... 111
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ....111
Jump Starting ................................ 111 Shift Lever Does Not Move ......... 112
Overheating .................................... 113
Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 114
Emergency Towing ....................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ............................................ 115
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 116
Fuse Locations ............................... 119
MAINTENANCE ............................. 122
Safety Precautions ....................... 122
Maintenance Minder™................ 123
Under the Hood .............................. 125
Engine Oil ....................................... 126
Engine Coolant .............................. 128
Checking the Battery .................... 129
Window Washer Fluid ................. 129
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 130
Tire Information ............................. 132
Tire Labeling .................................. 135
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............. 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 138
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 139
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 140
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ......... 141
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 141
Contact Us ...................................... 142
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 143
Warranty Coverages ..................... 143
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............ 144
INDEX .............................................. 151

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing mainte\
nance.
Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
• To reduce the possibility of fi re or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and fl ames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other fl ammable objects under the hood.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery\
or compressed air.
• Do not run the engine in confi ned spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
• The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking brake set and the engine off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem befo\
re driving
can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according t\
o
the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can \
cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourse\
lf, as well
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a\

message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press\
the select/
reset knob to change displays.
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
Models with information display
Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main items Sub items
Maintenance Minder message
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a mes\
sage
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the Inf\
o button on
the steering wheel to change displays. Models with multi-information display
System message
indicator
Main itemsSub items
Maintenance Minder message
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fl\
uid
every 3 years.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy .

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
U.S. Models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certi ed to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warran\
ties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle. Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Hood release handle
Lever
Support rod Grip
ClampP
ull
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Engine coolant
reserve tank
W
asher uid
(blue cap) Engine oil
ll cap Engine oil dipstick
(orange)
Brake uid
(black cap)
Battery
Radiator cap
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A

Replace engine oil*1
B
Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter

Inspect front and rear brakes

Check parking brake adjustment

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

Inspect suspension components

Inspect driveshaft boots

Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

Inspect exhaust system#

Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry
and diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these
conditions, have the transmission fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1

Rotate tires
2
Replace air cleaner element*2

Replace dust and pollen filter*3

Inspect drive belt
3

Replace transmission fluid*4
4
Replace spark plugs

Inspect valve clearance
5

Replace engine coolant
6
Replace rear differential fluid*

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Recommended Engine Oil
Honda Genuine Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certi cation Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specifi ed viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes a\
fter turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil 1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Upper mark
Lower mark
Ambient temperature
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fi ll cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fi ll cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the buttons on the steering wheel to operate the Vehicle Menu
(see page 31).
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Maintenance Info.
3. Press the SOURCE button to enter reset mode. Select Yes. The maintenance codes disappear,
and the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Engine oil
fi ll cap
Do not fi ll the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfi lling the engine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mecha\
nical
problems.
NOTICE

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INDEX
INDEX
Shifting ..........................................................98
Towing a Trailer ...........................................96
Driving Position Memory System .................47
Eco Assist System.........................................100
ECON Button ..................................................100
ECON mode ......................................................27
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ......................25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............100
E-Mail ............................................................83
Emergency Engine Stop ...............................114
Emergency Towing .......................................114
Engine and Fuel Specs .................................140
Engine Coolant...............................................128
Engine Oil........................................................126
ENGINE START/STOP button ........................97
Exterior Lights ............................................27, 40
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................................7
Find Nearest Place .........................................89
Find Place Commands ..................................145
Flat Tire ..........................................................116
Floor Mats ........................................................45
Fluids ..........................................................140
FM/AM Radio .............................................58, 66
FM/AM Radio Commands ............................148
Fog lights ....................................................27, 40
Foot Brake ........................................................99
Frequently Asked Questions .......................141
Front Airbags (SRS) ..........................................9
Front Door Inner Handle ................................34
Front Seats .......................................................42
Front Wipers ....................................................41
Fuel Information ............................................110
Fuse Locations...............................................119
Garage Opener ................................................49
Handling Information ........................................4
Hazard lights ....................................................27
HDMI Port.........................................................55
HDMI Video ......................................................73
Head Restraints ...............................................44
Headlight-Wiper Integration .........................41
Heated Windshield Button ............................51
HFL Controls ...............................................74, 78
High beams ......................................................27
Home Address .................................................88
HomeLink
® Garage Opener ...........................49
Honda Roadside Assistance .......................143
HondaLink™ .....................................................65
HondaLink™ Assist .........................................84
Hood ..........................................................125
Ignition ............................................................97
i-MID ............................................................57
Immobilizer .......................................................27
Info buttons ................................................29, 30
Info Commands..............................................150
Information Display.........................................28 Instrument Panel .............................................24
Condition Indicators ...................................26
Malfunction Indicators ...............................24
On/Off Indicators .........................................27
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ...............................................57
Interior Lights...................................................39
Intermittent Wipers.........................................41
iPod
® ......................................................60, 69
iPod® Commands ..........................................149
Jump Starting ................................................111
Key ............................................................32
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .....25, 27, 104
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ...25, 27, 105
LaneWatch™ .................................................107
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ..................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat .......................18
LDW ..............................................25, 27, 104
Light Bulbs......................................................140
Lights ......................................................27, 39
LKAS ..............................................25, 27, 105
Lock Tab ............................................................34
Low fuel ............................................................26
Low oil pressure ..............................................24
Low tire pressure ............................................26
Maintenance..................................................122 Maintenance Minder™ ......................27, 123
Safety Precautions ...................................122
Service Codes ............................................124
Under the Hood .........................................125
Making a Call .............................................76, 81
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........................25
Manual seats ...................................................43
Map Display Commands ..............................144
Map Legend .....................................................90
Map Lights........................................................39
Master Door Lock Switch ..............................34
Maximum Load Limit.......................................94
Mirrors ............................................................48
Moonroof ..........................................................38
Multi-Information Display ..............................29
Multi-View Rear Camera .....................108, 109
Navigation ........................................................85 Detour ...........................................................91
Display and Controls ...................................86
Entering a Destination ................................88
Find Nearest Place .....................................89
Home Address .............................................88
Map Legend .................................................90
Navigation Commands .............................144
Place Category ............................................89
Routing ..........................................................90
Steering Wheel Controls ............................85
Street Address .............................................88
Traffi c ............................................................91 Turn-by-Turn Directions .............................90
Voice Prompt................................................87
Voice Recognition Tips ...............................87
One-Touch Turn Signal ...................................40
On-screen Commands..................................150
Opening the Hood .........................................125
Overheating....................................................113
Pairing a Phone .........................................75, 80
Pandora
® ....................................................63, 72
Pandora® Commands ...................................149
Panic button .....................................................32
Parking brake.............................................26, 99
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ....................12
Phone ......................................................75, 80
Phonebook .................................................76, 81
Phone Commands .........................................150
Place Category ................................................89
Power Door Mirrors........................................48
Power Mode ....................................................97
Power Moonroof .............................................38
Power seat .......................................................42
Power Tailgate .................................................36
Power Windows ..............................................37
Radio ......................................................58, 66
Readiness Codes...........................................139
Rear Camera ..........................................108, 109
Rear Seats ........................................................46
Rearview Mirror ..............................................48
Rear Wiper .......................................................41
Refueling.........................................................110
Remote Battery Strength .............................111
Remote Transmitter ........................................32
Reporting Safety Defects...............................23
Roadside Assistance ....................................143
Route Commands ..........................................146
Routing ............................................................90
Safety Information ............................................3 Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................4
Childproof Door Locks ................................34
Child Safety ..................................................15
Handling Information ....................................4
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................23
Safety Label Locations ...............................22
Safety Messages ..........................................3
Seat Belts ...........................................................5 Fastening a Seat Belt ...................................7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ..............................5
Seat Belt Inspection .....................................6
Seat belt reminder ......................................26
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ............8
Shoulder Anchor ...........................................7
Seat Heaters ....................................................52
Seats ............................................................42 Front Seats ...................................................42
Rear Seats ....................................................46 Select/reset knob ............................................28
SEL/RESET button .....................................29, 30
Service Codes................................................124
Settings ......................................................30, 31
Setting the Clock .............................................53
Shifting ............................................................98
Shift Lever Does Not Move .........................112
Shoulder Anchor ...............................................7
Side Airbags.....................................................10
Side Curtain Airbags.......................................10
Siri™ Eyes Free ...............................................84
SiriusXM
® Radio ..............................................67
SiriusXM® Radio Commands .......................148
Smart Entry system ...................................25, 33
SMS Text Messaging ...............................77, 83
Sound ............................................................56
Specifi cations ................................................140
Speed Dial ..................................................76, 82
Starter system .................................................25
Steering Wheel................................................47
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...........1
Steering Wheel Controls..........................55, 85
Street Address.................................................88
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........24
System message .............................................26
Tailgate ......................................................33, 35
Tailgate open ...................................................26
Text Messaging .........................................77, 83
Tire Chains ......................................................134
Tire Information .............................................132 DOT Tire Quality Grading .........................136
Infl ation Guidelines ...................................132
Tire and Loading Information Label .......133
Tire and Wheel Replacement ..................133
Tire Identifi cation Number (TIN) .............135
Tire Labeling ...............................................135
Tire Service Life .........................................134
Tire Terminology ........................................135
Wear Indicators ........................................132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................................25, 115, 138
Tire Specs .......................................................140
Tongue load ......................................................96
Total trailer weight ..........................................96
Touchscreen Operation .................................64
Towing ....................................................96, 114
Towing Load Limits .........................................96
TPMS ............................................25, 115, 138
Traffi c ............................................................91
Troubleshooting .............................................141
Turn-by-Turn Directions .................................90
Turn Signal .................................................27, 40
Under the Hood .............................................125
USB Adapter Cable .........................................54
USB Commands.............................................149